We hit nothing and I can be a real stickler about taking care of my stuff. Now I have to chase warranty headaches and when they put the same mount on again, how is it not going to do the same thing? If you've noticed a great spot but you don't want to disturb it, press Circle Mode to orbit around your unwary fish. The push-to-test battery meter gives you an instant reading of the battery's charge level. Rated 5 out of 5 by lv2bass from Great choice for Riptide Motor bought as a bow mount. Motor and variable speed control were great, the battery lasted well, but the mount can't hold it. . The motor was just fresh out of the wrapper as it was.
The bracket is not very durable and fell apart from the get-go, tried fixing the trim adjuster then ended up just using a bolt to hold it in one position. I hope Minn Kota's happy. Tremendously powerful for a 55 thrust. Depress the handle on the mount and Terrova's spring-powered Lift-Assist design helps raise the motor up, making stowing or deploying it a one-handed operation. Control: Foot pedal or i-Pilot remote. Plus, this motor is Bluetooth® enabled to interact with your smartphone not included , your Humminbird fishfinder not included or the included i-Pilot®. Second time at the same water, a calm, private, freshwater lake - motor began to shake from midrange to full power and may as well have been held onto the stern by a bowl of jello.
Advanced AutoPilot keeps you on a heading, so you can fish without having to steer. Decided to disreguard the few bad reviews on the mount when I bought it. Great choice, very good motor, silent as can be. Metals undergo a rigid multi-step cleaning process before being anodized or coated with special zinc dichromate armor plating. Cruise Control lets you set your trolling speed at increments of 0.
I may purchase another one, like I said, good motor! All Minn Kota Riptide motors feature a manufacturer's 2-year limted warranty. I can understand making the bracket out of plastic so it cannot rust, beef it up, It is hard to believe that such a good motor would be paired with such a less than equivalent bracket? If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call for assistance. Ran great first time weekend out. Used in saltwater and never rinsed off! All prices are in U. Took it to a certified repair shop and had them put on a transom mount. Had to replace the pivot pin with a bolt because the motor would fall off the bracket when the pin would vibrate out when trailering.
The electric motor itself is holding up very well with no problems. Premium-grade alloys are impervious to rust. Tried to buy MotorGuide, can't remember what stopped me. The replaceable anode is conveniently mounted on the prop hub for better protection and longer motor life. Its functions include the reinvented Spot-Lock with enhanced hardware and software algorithms for better position-holding accuracy. Redesigned foot pedal has a lower profile, and its control features include a Spot-Lock button for stationary, anchor-free fishing.
Go To mode takes you to any Spot-Lock or iTrack waypoint you wish to return to. It does extend but I need the tilt to steer standing and fold for transport. Works perfect for what I am now doing. All Riptide trolling motors feature a sacrificial zinc anode to fight galvanic corrosion. .
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